GETTING KITTED OUT 40 YEARS AGO WAS QUITE DIFFERENT FROM TODAY, WRITES OUR GEAR GURU DAVID CHANDLER …

One of the rich joys of birding is that there are birds everywhere, including gardens and parks. Just get out and walk around, there’s no need to be quiet or furtive. Become familiar with your feather

A few settings can make a big difference.

The best wireless-charging, anti-vibration holders that keep you connected while you ride

Tim Irwin’s 3D printed 90mm lens is a whole lot better than it looks, says Damien Demolder , and it produces some useful, and fun, results

When you want to get closer to the action – Amy Davies shows you the phones that let you do it